The news of Zheng Chenggong restoration of Hangzhou reached Wuchang, and the monarch and ministers of Yongli were naturally very happy.

However, Zheng Chenggong's memorial made Zhu Youlang embarrassed for a long time.

The content of this memorial is not to ask for credit for the soldiers, but to hope that the emperor can move to Nanjing.

For Zhu Youlang, this is an almost irresistible choice.

Nanjing is the place where Emperor Taizu established the country and built his capital.

Even though Yongle and Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing later, Nanjing still existed as a supporting capital.

Now that Zheng successfully conquered Nanjing and returned to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youlang had no reason not to go to Nanjing.

But at this point in time, it doesn't seem appropriate.

First of all, although Zheng Chenggong took over several important towns in Nanjing and Hangzhou, he did not control Nanzhili and Zhejiang in large numbers.

In this case, these important towns are isolated enclaves.

Even if Zhu Youlang goes to Nanjing, it is very dangerous, and there are only a few things he can do.

Secondly, Zhu Youlang must consider the ideas of Li Dingguo and the Thirteen Kuidong families.

As Zhu Youlang's supporters, do these people think that Zhu Youlang has destroyed the bridge across the river and wants to turn against others?

If this is the case, it would be too embarrassing.

Zheng Chenggong's own idea is good, but it is not suitable at the actual operation level.

At least this time is not appropriate.

If the Ming army could control a large area in Jiangnan in the future, it would be natural for Zhu Youlang to go to Nanjing again and no one could say anything.

However, Zheng Chenggong made great achievements after all, so it seemed inappropriate to just refuse so flatly.

Zhu Youlang thought about it and decided to order an eunuch to go to Nanjing to reward Zheng's father and son.

Zheng Chenggong was also appointed as King Zhong, enjoying the treatment of a prince, and was hereditary.

Manager Zheng is certainly the prince Zhong, who can inherit Zheng Chenggong's title in the future.

In addition, Zhu Youlang also hopes that Zheng Chenggong can attack Jiangxi as much as possible after controlling the important towns in Jiangnan.

Because Zhu Youlang's next focus is to take Changsha, it is impossible for him to spend too much energy on Jiangxi.

If you can't chew too much, you'd better concentrate on fighting Changsha first.

After dealing with this matter, Zhu Youlang summoned Li Dingguo and discussed in detail the plan to attack Changsha.

Because Wang Henian had been sent to Changsha to spy on intelligence first, the Ming army should not suffer any losses in terms of intelligence.

The only problem is that Zhu Youlang is worried about whether there will be danger in Wuchang and other places when the main force of the Ming army heads south.

After all, Wuchang was taken down by the Ming army through a lot of hardships, and it must not be thrown away easily.

Li Dingguo was optimistic about this.

"Your Majesty, the biggest threat around Huguang is actually Hong Chengchou. But Oboi has returned in a defeat. I feel that Hong thieves will not have any intentions in Wuchang in a short period of time."

Zhu Youlang agrees with this point.

Hong Chengchou is the kind of person who is particularly conscious of the current affairs.

One characteristic of this kind of person is that he always makes various analysis before making a decision and strives to make a perfect choice.

Hong Chengchou will not make mistakes easily, so he should not easily come out at this point in time.

"Apart from the Hongzhe, I really can't think of anyone else who can launch an offensive against Wuchang."

Zhu Youlang thought about it carefully and seemed to be true.

Hu Quancai used to run around like a betrayal dog, but finally settled in Changsha.

Li Guoying is a cowardly boy who doesn't make any moves easily and is waiting to find a bargain.

The rest are even less worth mentioning.

"If you can take Changsha, you can advance south and attack Guangdong and Guangxi, and expand east and fight Jiangxi. No matter how you choose, you will not be wrong. But I still think it is better to fight Guangdong and Guangxi first."

I have to say that Li Dingguo has a unique vision.

As early as a few years ago, he led his troops to attack Guangdong, but he had no choice but to defeat Zhaoqing.

Guangdong has an outlet, and controlling Guangdong is equivalent to controlling maritime trade.

Not to mention the existence of the Franchise people in the Detachment Realm.

Zhu Youlang can hire a large number of Franciscan craftsmen to imitate Prussian guns, and the goal of loading Prussian guns can be achieved faster.

Of course, one thing is also very important, that is, let Li Dingguo regain his confidence.

As the saying goes, get up wherever you fall.

Li Dingguo's defeat in Zhaoqing was an eternal pain in his heart. Zhu Youlang felt that it was necessary to help Li Dingguo untie this knot.

"I also think it's better to attack Guangdong and Guangxi."

Zhu Youlang nodded slightly and said, "You can plan this when you take Changsha."

When Li Dingguo heard the emperor agree, a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, I have something else..."

"Tell me, King Jin."

"I think I can find an opportunity to cut off the ties between Guizhou and Huguang."

Li Dingguo talked freely: "Guizhou lacks land and grain, so it is barely enough to support locals, but to support the army, it depends on imports from other places. For a long time, Hongzhe has relied on Huguang to import grain. If the Ming Dynasty could restore Huguang, it should cut off its connection with the outside world. In this way, Hongzhe will not only not get food from Huguang, but it will not be possible in other provinces!"

It can be seen that Li Dingguo hated Hong Chengchou to the core.

This is also very natural. After all, the appearance of Hong Chengchou made Li Dingguo lose for the first time.

Li Dingguo's personality will be revenged.

Now that I have the opportunity, I naturally have to let Hong Chengchou have a good drink.

"I also think I have to teach Hong Zhe a lesson!"

Zhu Youlang said in a deep voice: "Didn't Hong Thief want to block me before? I will block him now and let him taste the pain of being blocked!"

I have to say that Hong Chengchou's blockade strategy was very ruthless, and the Ming army suffered a lot before.

Zhu Youlang really couldn't think of something more pleasant than this.

"How to blockade and which line can be determined. But Hong Chengchou must know that the Ming Dynasty is not easy to mess with. So, when King Jin returns to draw up a charter, I will order the people from the Ministry of War to formulate a detailed plan."

I have to say that the Yongli court before was just a blank stance.

The cabinet is barely supported, and the six departments are just a fancy stand.

Everything is decided by the army. This kind of atmosphere is not a big deal yet, but it will definitely be inappropriate after a long time.

Now the Ming army is under more and more territory control, and it must be strangled as this trend spreads.

Otherwise, if the end is too big, it will be no different from the separatist situation of the vassal states in the late Tang Dynasty.

Zhu Youlang still wanted to play the role of the six ministries as much as possible, especially the Ministry of War.

All generals must understand the importance of the Ministry of War, so that the generals will act in accordance with the Ministry of War’s orders.

The Ministry of War was directly responsible for Zhu Youlang, which was perfect.

The Ming Dynasty is no longer the previous Ming Dynasty and can no longer be managed by the grass-roots team.

Although there will be labor pains when changing, if not changing, it will be chronic death.

Zhu Youlang must be the first to pronounce the abscess before it is completely broken, so that the Ming Dynasty may be prosperous.

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